QR code generation at the command line QR codes are nothing new, but have you ever thought about creating your own from the command line? Someone had that idea before me and created the code to make it happen. The nice thing about making your own QR codes is that the information stays just on […]
Here are some of the best of the best security and privacy apps for Linux. Using Linux means that you value security and privacy. Here are some of the best FOSS (Free and Open-Source Software) that I have come across. Download them and check out some great programs to keep you safer on the internet. […]
Why the Tic Toc app won’t work: The United States Congress is currently debating and investigating Tic Toc. There is little doubt that Tic Toc and their practices at shady and do not benefit the US citizens. ByteDance, the company that owns Tic Toc operates at the pleasure of the Chinese Government and by law […]
Getting Smart With: PASS – the command line password manager PASS is a password manager that uses the command line in Linux to create encrypted files for the sites that you visit. PASS was designed for simplicity and adheres to the Unix philosophy. With PASS, each password lives inside of a gpg encrypted file whose […]
Best Linux distributions for old computers There are hundreds of Linux distributions out there, but most have hardware requirements that are above and beyond what old computers and laptops have in them. So, what to do to breathe new life into old computers? Older hardware usually does not have the specifications that you would need […]
Hardening Your Home Router Hardening your home router is a fairly straightforward thing to do. I will explain all the steps involved and walk you through the process. So what is hardening? It is the process of securing your network so it is harder for the bad actors to get into it. Although all routers […]
Removing Malware When you are removing malware or viruses on your computer there are several steps to consider. You want to follow these steps so that you can isolate the damage to a single computer if possible and restore it to being fully functional. Steps to follow when removing malware Step One (Identify the symptoms): […]
How to create Windows 10/11 boot repair disk It is wise to create a Windows 10/11 boot repair disk before you have problems. All hard drives fail, things get corrupted or you have other problems and without a Windows 10/11 boot repair disk you are left without a working computer. Here are the steps to […]
Linux replacements for Windows Programs When you switch from Microsoft Windows to Linux, no matter which distribution, you quickly find that you need replacements for your favorite programs. This is all part of the journey into open-source software. Here are some of the more popular replacements for Microsoft Windows programs in Linux. I’ve provided links […]
6 Linux CLI apps you need Here are 6 Linux CLI apps you need to install to make your life a lot more pleasant at the command line. They will make your life easier and more entertaining. 1. Wikit Wikit is a free and open source command line program for easily viewing Wikipedia summaries of […]